De Gea pins hopes on Newcastle

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea says his side have only themselves to blame for losing their lead at the top of the Premier League.

De Gea highlighted poor showings against Wigan and Everton which allowed Manchester City to climb above United with their victory over them in the Manchester derby.

De Gea, however, feels Newcastle can upset City at Sports Direct Arena on Sunday, while United host Swansea at Old Trafford.

“There have been lots of ups and downs in the title race. But we have thrown away our advantage in games against Wigan and Everton,” he told The Sun.

“We only have ourselves to blame. There are two games left for both of us and they will be equally tough.

“Our objective is to take maximum points and hope that City slip up. I saw Newcastle against Chelsea and they could play a vital part in the title race, they could hold the key to United retaining the title.

“It won’t be easy for City and we just have to hope they fail to win and we get back to winning ways against Swansea.”

De Gea admitted the recent derby defeat was hard to take and is desperate for the Red Devils to regain top spot come season’s end.

“It has proved to be an expensive and painful defeat,” he said.

“There is no doubt that finishing second would be no consolation. It would be a huge disappointment for everyone at the club.”